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New wine shop to open at former high street bookshop
A new wine shop is set to open at a former Oxford University bookstore. The Oxford University Press bookshop at 116-117 High Street closed in March 2020 when coronavirus pandemic hit. In February last year Oxford University Press announced
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Villagers celebrate Grade II bridge reopening after 10 years of closure
Villagers celebrated the long-awaited reopening of an important Grade II-listed bridleway between Abingdon and nearby villages. The Mill Road Bridge reopening event – organised by the Marcham Society - saw dozens of happy walkers swing by for a
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Literary festival kicks off 'with a bang'
This year's Wantage Literary Festival has kicked off 'with a bang' according to the festival's director. Many festival-goers both locally and from afar have already attended one of many talks and events, which have hosted names such as Beth O'Leary
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Boat club on the hunt for new crew members
Wallingford Accessible Boat Club is seeking to recruit additional crew members and a fundraising officer in preparation for its next season. The boat club enables those with disabilities and reduced mobility to get out on the River Thames free
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Mum organises Halloween fundraiser after son diagnosed with epilepsy
A local mum whose son was diagnosed with epilepsy earlier this year has organised a spooky Halloween fundraiser in aid of those affected by the condition. The 'fun filled family day' will take place at Blackbird Leys leisure centre this Thursday
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Landlords to leave community pub after 10 years due to soaring costs
The landlords of a community pub have announced that they will not be renewing their lease, citing the 'devastating effect of the pandemic and the hefty increases in the costs of utilities and supplies'. Ian and Lisa Neale have run the 17th century
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REVIEW: Jimmy Anderson's urine habit revealed in live show
This is Tom Seaward's review of the Tailenders podcast live show at Oxford's New Theatre on Saturday night. As play closes on Saturday night I have learned three things. First, Jimmy Anderson, England’s best ever Test bowler, douses his feet
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Police called to 'breach of the peace' incident
Police responded to reports of a breach of the peace incident in Oxford. Officers were called to Bartlemas Road at around 11.42am on Saturday (21/10) following the incident. One eyewitness said they saw “loads of police cars and vans”.
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Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington quits BBC show amid 'setbacks'
Actress Amanda Abbington has quit the BBC show Strictly Come Dancing. It comes after reports from the Daily Star suggested that Abbington faced 'setbacks' following health issues. Strictly's latest live show saw Abbington missing from the
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Haunted house attraction brings to life dark characters from Grimm's fairytales
An historic farm offers a ghoulishly great day out full of Halloween thrills for half-term. The historical Manor House at Cogges Manor Farm in Witney has been transformed into a Witch's House with the dark theme of Grimm's Fairy Tales. Visitors
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Sir Patrick Stewart surprises bookshop with special visit
An Oxfordshire bookshop had a surprise visit from Sir Patrick Stewart after he saw his book in the shop window. The theatre, film and television actor, 83, who is known for starring in Star Trek, the X-Men movies and Charlie’s Angels, popped into
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Oxfordshire town to host health and wellbeing event
Patient participation groups from three Didcot GP practices have joined forces to bring a health and wellbeing day to the town for the first time. The open event will take place on Saturday, November 18 at Didcot Civic Hall from 10am to 2pm and
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More than 700 runners laced up for Abingdon marathon this year
Hundreds of runners laced up their trainers for Abingdon Marathon this year and new leadership could bring a more communal focus in the following years. The endurance event took 776 runners on a figure of eight course beginning at Tilsley Park
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Jamie Oliver trained chef appointed at Oxford hotel
A chef trained by Jamie Oliver has been appointed to run the restaurant at a city hotel. Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel has appointed Anthony Pitcher as its new Head Chef to help put the venue on the map as a go-to dining destination in the
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Power cut caused by fallen power line after crash
A power cut affecting an Oxfordshire town was caused by a crash that took out a power line in the area. Police were called to the incident in Carterton on Saturday (October 21) and closed the B4477 both ways from Alvescot Road to Kencot crossroads
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Major delays after crash on A420
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Community bid to buy village pub fails
A community bid to buy a village pub near Oxford appears to have failed. Leanne Charlett was a child when her parents ran the Red Lion in Yarnton for 10 years. The Admiral Taverns hostelry closed and earlier this year she launched a community
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Oxford council in touch with police after alleged 'axe attack' outside shops
Oxford City Council has been in contact with police over an alleged racist assault this weekend, which the authority’s leader said had left people “shocked and worried." A man, 54, has been charged after armed police officers with riot shields
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Oxford performer stars in Mamma Mia show on ITV for West End role
A new ITV show will give 14 musical theatre performers the chance to star in the West End production of Mamma Mia. And among the Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream contestants is Callum from Oxford who works at a local primary school. The 22-year-old
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Hundreds of walkers take to estate to beat Parkinson's
Four hundred and eleven people took part in a walk for Parkinson’s event at the Culden Faw Estate in Henley-on-Thames on Sunday, October 8. Walkers warmed up together and had the choice of either a one or six mile route. Once finished, they enjoy
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Oxford households pay hundreds in extra charges on their energy bills
Oxford households are paying hundreds of pounds a year on top of their energy bills, due to their network supplier's standing charges, a new analysis shows. Anti-poverty campaigners say the fees, which vary by almost £100 across the country, are
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Oxfordshire pub hit with low food hygiene rating
An Oxfordshire pub has been handed a new low food hygiene rating. The Mulberry Pub in Didcot has been given one-out-of-five food hygiene rating after a recent inspection. It was given the score after assessment on September 15, the Food Standards
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Just Stop Oil slows city centre traffic in latest protest
Just Stop Oil protested through the streets of Oxford bringing city centre traffic down to a crawl. The campaigners gathered at Oxpens Meadow from 10am on Sunday and marched to the Westgate shopping centre, along Queens Street and Cornmarket.
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'We’re living the dream': Couple child-free to 'prioritise experiences'
A couple currently living in Oxford are child-free so they can prioritise experiences over everything and say they don’t want to "miss out" on adventures by having kids. Helene Sula, 36, and her husband, Michael, 36, are intentionally child-free
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Market town not immune from growing problem of county lines, says PCC
More visible neighbourhood teams and a strong, clear message will help police will crack down on the threat from "county lines" drugs activity in Witney. Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Thames Valley Police Matthew Barber said the town
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Millions to receive £300 cost of living payment next week - are you eligible?
Millions of households in receipt of Universal Credit and other benefits will receive a £300 cost of living payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) next week. The DWP announced earlier this year that the next cost of living payment
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Paul O'Grady's For the Love of Dogs reportedly being remade to honour late star
Paul O'Grady's For the Love of Dogs is reportedly being rebooted to honour the late comedian and presenter. Paul, who rose to fame as Lily Savage before going on to host many TV programmes, died on March 28 at the age of 67. He made 11 series
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Millions of drivers risking £50 fine over common roundabout mistake
For new drivers, and some experienced ones, mastering roundabouts can be tricky, and experts are warning that millions of us are still making a simple mistake that is putting us at risk of a fine. One in six drivers believe roundabouts make their
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When do the clocks change in 2023 and why?
With October almost over, the days are getting shorter and shorter and winter is fast approaching. To make up for the shortening days, the clocks will go back across the UK to give us an extra hour of much needed sunlight as we approach the darker
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Britain’s Got Talent star joins Coronation Street hoping to bring 'lots of laughs’
Coronation Street fans are set to see a new face arrive on the cobbles as Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) comedian Jack Carroll joins the cast. Jack, who has cerebral palsy made the final of BGT when he was just 14 years old but missed out on the top
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More flooding in England expected this week due to Storm Babet - find out when
Over the last week, much of the UK has been affected by severe flooding to due Strom Babet. Across the weekend, a second red weather warning for heavy rain was issued for eastern Scotland, meaning there was previously a “danger to life” as a further
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Figures show rise in vehicle thefts across Thames Valley area
More people had a car stolen in the Thames Valley area this year than a year ago, new figures show. A motoring group has called the rise in vehicle crimes "worrying for everyone". New figures from the Home Office show Thames Valley Police recorded
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Neighbourhood 'shocked' after armed police raid street
Residents have been left ‘shocked’ after armed police raided their neighbourhood following reports of an assault over a parking dispute. Armed police officers with riot shields were called to reports of an ‘axe attack’ in Magdalen Road, Oxford
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Man arrested after vehicle driven wrong way on A34 near services
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a vehicle was driven the wrong way on the A34. At around 1.30am yesterday morning (October 22), a Ford Fiesta was driven the wrong way on the A34 southbound between the junction for the
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'Dream boy' pervert used rapist pal's computer to access Outlook emails
A convicted sex offender who previously said his 'dream boy' would be 13 used his paedophile rapist pal’s computer to log onto his Microsoft email account, a court heard. Nicholas Finnemore, 59, also had also downloaded a virtual private network
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Health inspectors find RAT droppings at Oxfordshire curry restaurant
An award-winning curry restaurant was taken to court after rat droppings were found in the kitchen. Pictures shown to Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Friday and subsequently released to the press by the district council showed the rodent excrement
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Look back at Oxford High Street through the 1980s
Here we look at some Oxford Mail archive photos of Oxford High Street through the 1980s. Lined with historic colleges, shops and tea rooms, High Street in Oxford is one of the city's most famous streets. We've searched out archives to find
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SCALES OF JUSTICE: Cases from Oxford Magistrates' Court
MATTHEW GOSLING, 32, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to driving an Audi A3 on Wallingford Road, Wantage, without insurance and while over the drug-drive limit for cocaine, benzoylecgonine and ketamine. He received a community order with 100 hours
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Children's hospice locks business leaders in castle prison for charity fundraiser
A children’s hospice locked up nine ‘guilty’ businessmen and women in Oxford castle and prison as part of a corporate fundraiser. For its Jail & Bail corporate fundraiser on Oxford based Helen and Douglas House ‘locked away’ members of Thames Valley
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Oxford University ‘Act Against Genocide’ petition amasses 1500 signatures
An ‘Act Against Genocide’ in Gaza petition has amassed over 1500 student, staff and alumni signatures and been delivered in-person to the Oxford University vice-chancellor. The petition, which at the time of delivery had 1550 signatures, calls
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One-punch GBH accused walks from court after good behaviour
A driver who knocked his victim to the ground outside Carterton library has been spared an immediate jail sentence. Ashley Cypher was handed a chance to keep himself out of jail when in April Judge Maria Lamb deferred his sentence for six months
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New extended Oxford Tube coach service starts today
A new expanded coach service from West Oxfordshire to London starts today. Travellers will be able to board the Oxford Tube service to the capital from Witney’s Market Square, Carterton and Eynsham from Monday October 23 . Bypassing Oxford
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Ciaron Brown reveals length of new deal and discusses excitement for proposed stadium
CIARON Brown has revealed his new contract with Oxford United will see his stay at the club run until 2026. The Northern Ireland international penned fresh terms with United last week, becoming the fifth player to commit their long-term future
